An architect by trade, with an academic career in prestigious institutes in Australia, the USA and the UK, Eugene Marchese brings to the project over 25 years of experience at the helm of Marchese & Partners, a studio specialising in the design and development of residences for the elderly, which has become, after years of great success since its foundation in 1994, one of the most accredited and prestigious in the world.

But Eugene’s experience goes beyond architecture. Eugene has promoted and led extensive research in the field of longevity, with consumers and experts, in search of best practices and proven results. This innovative approach has led him to be considered a global expert in Senior Living, both in the field of design, care and attention to residents.

As CEO and co-founder at Guild Living, Michael Eggington brings 30 years’ experience in the property sector, with over half of this spent in leadership roles, to deliver a new approach for later living across the UK in partnership with Legal & General.

During Michael’s career, he was directly responsible for more than 16,000 residents, across 70+ later living communities and over 1,000 team members. His passion for changing how older people live in the future has made him a Government Policy advisor, association Director, and keynote speaker.

Michael believes in setting the values and culture for the leadership team with a focus on extraordinary customer experience as the foundation for how Guild Living will reinstate older people at the heart of our lives and communities.